Can this light bulbs be used in enclosed fixture?
39522
You cannot. It says so on the box, and I believe it. Although the LEDs themselves do not get hot and you can always grab the bulb part, the base gets very hot.
453162
yes it can and it works well except in tight fixtures!!!! The bulbs wont last as long as you think....
451851
I'll say yes, with this caveat: Like any halogen bulb these things get hot and they really should not be used in an enclosed fixture with no airflow or very bad airflow. I put these in a chandelier in my parent's house that really did not have good airflow, just a small opening at the top; and in that situation the lifetime of the bulbs is shortened.
1494122
What do you mean by an enclosed fixture? Though i don't see why not. I've been replacing the bulbs in my house and others because of the lower power use/heat generation. Low energy bulbs are saving me tons of money. Since there is far less heat generation I don't see why this would be an issue.
35941
I ordered this lightbulb over 6 months ago, and it's in an enclosed fixture. So, yes it works in an enclosed fixture. At least it has for me.
35940
It can be used in an enclosed case as it generates very little heat. The bulb I bought on Amazon from one of their sellers lasted only 6 weeks and I could not get a response from the seller. I have had 3 of the Phillips LED bulbs that I have in enclosed outdoor fixtures that have performed flawlessly for 3 years and counting so I would stick with them rather than the cheap LEDS. It seems you get what you pay for.
119828
Yes. It is designed for use in open fixtures. It's not suitable for totally enclosed fixtures. Not enough air flow will shorten bulbs life. Bulb has 6 year warranty.
601046
I don't see why not. As long as they are small enough to fit- a majority of all light bulbs that are made now are energy saver of some sort. They do come with light bulbs included.
119824
IMHO these are the best Led on the market, by far. I would be careful using these bulbs(any Leds) in an enclosed lamp. All Led manufactures warn against using Led light bulbs in enclosed lamps. They can over heat, and shorten the life span of the bulb. The other issue, all Led manufactures warn against using Led light bulbs outside. Unless it states the bulb is for outside use, be careful. I hope this helps you.
1624565
don't know - have 6 but all are in open fixtures. have 1 100-watt equivalent that says that says don't use in enclosed fixture. would be reluctant to use 11-watt bulb in enclosed fixture.
322119
Make sure you follow the instructions that come with the bulb. Many CFLs are not suitable for enclosed fixtures (such as glass globes where there is no ventilation to dissipate heat). I've installed CFLs in an enclosed ceiling fixture and the CFLs failed in less than a year. But the CFLs that I installed in lamps with open-air lampshades are still working after several years.
1622822
I'm really not sure, but i don't see why not. Mine are in vanity lighting so the end is opened. I love the light that these put out.
68659
If you look at a lot of these on Amazon you will find some that say "for indoor use only" or "not for use in closed fixture". Some apparently do produce enough heat that a closed fixture will cause them to overheat.
1004529
I know from my own use that the "bulb" doesn't get too hot to touch, but the ceramic base of it does get hot. Personally, I wouldn't put one in a fully enclosed lighting fixture for that reason. It IS a great light bulb, however. Wonderful lighting in my desk lamp.
187996
If you read the VERY fine print on the box, it says "This lamp is not suitable for totally enclosed fixtures". Unfortunately, you cannot find this information anywhere on the Phillips site (or on Amazon). You first have to buy the bulb, take delivery, and read the fine print (on the bottom of the box, no less) before deciding whether to return for a refund or, like we did, repurpose the bulb(s) for use in lamps or other open fixtures. There are other manufacturers out there that DO have LED bulbs that are suitable for enclosed fixtures and damp environments like bathrooms.
215061
For liability purposes, I doubt if any manufacturer would recommend any bulbs for enclosed fixtures. I have tried 13w (60w replacement) bulbs in enclosed fixtures, without noticeable heat buildups). I wouldn't even think about it in locations that were "on" continuously.
1560817
The light cannot be completely enclosed, there needs to be some ventilation. There are other products that are ventilated, they will have gray plastic vent bands dissecting the bulb into four sections. The ventilated bulbs can be used in an enclosed fixture if indicated on the container.